Artwork
Jafer Beck Affendi
Jafer Beck Affendi is a watercolor work on paper by the American Folk Art artist William Page. It dates from 1820 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
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Overview
Jafer Beck Affendi is a watercolour drawing created by William Page in 1820. It is a costume study, part of a series that showcases the artist's observations during his travels.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a man seated on a rock, dressed in traditional attire, holding a curved object. His serious expression and the plain background focus attention on his figure and clothing.
Technique & Style
Soft watercolours and loose brushstrokes give the scene a gentle, sketchy quality, capturing the subject's clothing and surroundings with a sense of informality.
History & Provenance
The work was acquired by Rodney Searight in 1967 from Maggs, and is an example of Page's work from a period when he focused on costume studies during his travels in the Near East.
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